Charlie Hayes was the inaugural champion having won the title in a gauntlet match.
[1] Brett Evans became the final champion under the HIW banner after defeating Tony Novak in the finals a tournament at HIW Monster Brawl VI on October 25, 2019.
It became a title under CWE banner when they purchased all of High Impact Wrestling's assets and absorbed the company.
Brett Evans has the shortest singular reign at less than one day.
He defeated Danny Duggan on night 15 of the Ready to Rumble Tour on November 11, 2024.